Case vs Emery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Case

Boy #723 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"maker of cases or boxes"

Origin: Old French casse/Latin capsa

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#723
Total SSA Count
362
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Emery

Girl #70 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"industrious, brave"

Origin: Old Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#70
Total SSA Count
3,197
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Case Rank #723
Emery Rank #70

Emery is more popular, ranked #70 vs #723 for Case.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Case ___

  • Case James
  • Case William
  • Case Edward
  • Case Henry
  • Case Thomas
  • Case Allen

Emery ___

  • Emery Grace
  • Emery Rose
  • Emery Claire
  • Emery June
  • Emery Kate
  • Emery Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Case

Ace Chase Sloane Reeve Gray

If you choose Emery

Avery Hayden Parker Riley Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Case or Emery more popular?

Emery is more popular, ranked #70 compared to Case at #723 in the United States.

What do Case and Emery mean?

Case means "maker of cases or boxes" (Old French casse/Latin capsa origin). Emery means "industrious, brave" (Old Germanic origin).

Are Case and Emery boy or girl names?

Case is primarily a boy name. Emery is primarily a girl name.

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